A nightly tradition, sunset glass. Doña Paula Estate Malbec, 2013
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016 Posted in Argentina, Malbec | No Comments »I've always liked the line in the original Manchuian Candidate: Raymond Shaw: My dear girl, have you ever noticed that the human race is divided into two distinct and irreconcilable groups: those that walk into rooms and automatically turn television sets ...
Super Tuscan, lives up to its name, finally. Cameron Hughes Lot 374
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cellar Treasures, Italy, Merlot, Sangiovese | No Comments »Cameron Hughes Lot 374, 2007 Super Tuscan. I've had this wine in my cellar since it arrived back in 2009 or so. Originally I had three bottles, and as is my wont, one of them was likely consumed soon after arrival. ...
Go-to Favorite: 2012 Guenoc Lake County Petite Sirah
Thursday, August 6th, 2015 Posted in California, Cheap and Red, Lake County, Petite Sirah | 1 Comment »Guenoc is the very first Petite Sirah I ever tasted. It was a long time ago, in a place far, far away. It is consistently good. So good that I can honestly say this glass tastes just the same as ...
Cameron Hughes Lot 348 – 2009 California Field Blend
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cellar Treasures, Cheap and Red, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Tempranillo | No Comments »I recall hearing Tom Leykis once state that it is a crime to open a Tempranillo before it is ten years old. I'm only four years short of that and it is only 32% Tempranillo, so perhaps this was just ...
Four Graces 2012 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 Posted in but not outrageous, Expensive, Oregon, Pinot Noir | No Comments »I usually avoid Pinot Noir. Perhaps "avoid" is the wrong word… more like eschew, or maybe just "pick something else for fear of being disappointed." A great Pinot is indeed a wonderful thing, but a mediocre Pinot is far ...
You can not buy this wine.
Thursday, July 16th, 2015 Posted in Cellar Treasures, Malbec, Walla Walla, Washington State | No Comments »But I will sell you the empty bottle! (Inquire within) WWV only made 125 cases, and then only sold it to their club members. As the TV ads from the 80s said, "Membership has its privileges." I have two more bottles ...
Corner Grinder – Cameron Hughes Lot 448 Napa Valley Meritage 2012
Thursday, July 16th, 2015 Posted in California, Cheap and Red, Napa, Unknown! | No Comments »In ice hockey there is a particular type of player that every coach wants on his roster. The common terminology used to describe them is "grinder". One of those players that isn't afraid to go into the corners of the ...
Cellar Treasure: Cameron Hughes Lot 386 – 2011 California Field Blend
Monday, July 6th, 2015 Posted in California, Cellar Treasures, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel | No Comments »It hasn't rained here in so long that I can't recall the feeling of water falling from the sky. As I am finishing dinner I note a few drops on the living room window. Grabbing my bottle and glass I ...
Another Cellar Treasure from 2010
Thursday, January 8th, 2015 Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cellar Treasures, Cheap and Red, Napa | No Comments »Here is another of the older bottles I pulled from the cellar over the holidays, a 2010 Napa Cab from Cameron Hughes. Like the Merlot I enjoyed with Xmas dinner, it was a "pretty good" drinker back when it was ...
Cellar Treasure: Cameron Hughes Lot 344 – 2010 Oakville Merlot
Thursday, January 8th, 2015 Posted in California, Cellar Treasures, Cheap and Red, Merlot, Napa | No Comments »Good things sometimes come to those that wait. In this case it has been a few years of waiting, but it was all worth it. Around the holidays I went rummaging around in the cellar, which honestly sounds better than ...
